How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

$21–25/hr
Camano Island, WA • 4 miles away

Part-time regular sitter for one sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We have a daughter who is in kindergarten just until 1 pm. I just need someone to watch our 3 year old son and play with him at home for a few hours while I work
Play and help pick up and help with snacks. He loves pretend and building and scootering and learning to write his letters and basic... More

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$19–22/hr
Marysville, WA • 18 miles away

Full time baby sitter for ten month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello I am a full time single parent looking for a babysitter or nanny to watch my ten month old daughter I would ask her dad but due to miscommunication iam unable to deal with that right now . Manaia is a very smart girl she’s curious about everything and smiles at everyone her smile lights up the... More

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$18–25/hr
Marysville, WA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi, we're a little family of 3. Our little man is now 3 months old and we have 2 indoor cats aged 9 years
We just need someone to watch our little guy during the work time gaps. For the time I, mommy leaves for work and daddy gets home.
Start time will always be around 1:30. End time will vary... More

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$10–15/hr
Everett, WA • 24 miles away

Part time occasional job for two 5-8 yo boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two very happy boys live with single dad.
They are very self sufficient.

Just to watch them and tell them when it’s their bed time and feed them

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$20–24/hr
Marysville, WA • 23 miles away

Nanny needed for a sweet 10 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi we are the Diadhious!
We are a family of 3 with the sweetest 10 month old!
Our family is looking for a Nanny for our outgoing 10 month old! We are looking for care every Thursday from 8-5pm starting beginning of November.
My husband works from home and i will be commuting to office on... More

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$23–26/hr
Marysville, WA • 23 miles away

occasional sitting 2 fun kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

just looking for occasional sitter for 2 kids.

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$23–27/hr
Marysville, WA • 18 miles away

As needed sitter for 2 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a dental hygiene student and my husband is in the navy. We have a 2 year old son who is in daycare full time. We need someone we can call for last minute care when he is sick or possibly date nights!
Snacks, meals, nap time, playing, reading. Light chores around the house would be a great... More

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$18–25/hr
Marysville, WA • 23 miles away

Part-Time Nanny for a sweet 10 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Our family is looking for a Nanny for our outgoing 10 month old! We are looking for care every Thursday from 8-5pm starting beginning of November.
My husband works from home and i will be commuting to office on Thursdays

Some requirements we are looking for:
CPR/ first aid certified
At least... More

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$19–23/hr
Anacortes, WA • 22 miles away

Part-time nanny for two sons (1.5 and 4)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Looking for child care for a few hours a day watching 1.5 and 4 year old boys. Mother works from home full time, father works full time.

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$24–39/hr
Marysville, WA • 23 miles away

part time sitter for one energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

I'm just looking for babysitter/nanny for two kids in washington state.
Watch the kiddos. Help with homework. probably pick kid up from schooling neede.

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$20–22/hr
Everett, WA • 23 miles away

After school care needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for help picking up our two kids, ages 3 and 5, from their schools and watching them for an hour or so at our house until 5pm.

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Part-time regular sitter for one sweet...

Part-time regular sitter for one sweet...

Full time baby sitter for ten month old...

Full time baby sitter for ten month old...

Part time sitter for one infant

Part time sitter for one infant

Part time occasional job for two 5-8 yo boys

Part time occasional job for two 5-8 yo boys

Nanny needed for a sweet 10 month old

Nanny needed for a sweet 10 month old

occasional sitting 2 fun kids

occasional sitting 2 fun kids

As needed sitter for 2 year old son

As needed sitter for 2 year old son

Part-Time Nanny for a sweet 10 month old

Part-Time Nanny for a sweet 10 month old

Part-time nanny for two sons (1.5 and 4)

Part-time nanny for two sons (1.5 and 4)

part time sitter for one energetic toddler...

part time sitter for one energetic toddler...

After school care needed

After school care needed

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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